Update to Security Futures Risk Disclosure Statement and Supplement
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On July 2, 1998, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC or Commission) amended SEC Rule 17a-5 to require broker/dealers to complete reports regarding their readiness and activities to prepare their businesses to address Year 2000 challenges and risks. The Rule amendment was published in the Federal Register—63 FR 37667 on July 13, 1998. Complete Rule information is also
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The NASD® requests comment on a proposed amendment to the Corporate Financing Rule under Article III, Section 44 of the Rules of Fair Practice intended to regulate the anti-dilution provisions of warrants received as underwriting compensation. The amendment would provide
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Quantum mechanics is a branch of physics that deals with the complex properties of atoms and sub-atomic particles.2 Quantum computing leverages the principles of quantum mechanics to solve problems too large or complex for traditional computers. Although quantum computing is still
FINRA Reminds Firms of Their Trade Reporting Obligations Relating to Customer Sales of Low-Value OTC Equity Securities
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On May 18, 1998, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved amendments to National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. (NASD®) Interpretive Material 2110-1 (IM-2110-1) and Rule 2720, revising certain provisions of the Free-Riding and Withholding Interpretation (Interpretation). These amendments address direct and indirect owners of broker/dealers, investment
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As of December 22, 1998, the following bonds were added to the Fixed
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TO: All NASD Members
The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System has adopted a number of important revisions to Regulation T. These amendments are effective on November 21, 1983; however, at their option, members may elect to operate under the revised provisions after June 20, 1983. A detailed summary of the major revisions and the text of the amended rule follows.
These changes to
